One person has died following a crash on Waihola Highway (State Highway 1) this morning.
The crash involved a truck and a ute and was reported to Police at 6.15am.
The driver of the ute passed away at the scene.
The road remains closed between Waihola and Milburn.
While a diversion is in place, it is only suitable for light vehicles.
Motorists are asked to obey the directions of emergency services staff.
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